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I prefer body weight exercises, essentially anything that does not need tools to be performed. Now, most of the 'literature' on how to gain strength is in terms of lifting weights. Is there some kind of chart that allows to translate weight lifted into body-weight exercise performed?
Also, the amount of information on this site is getting overwhelming, as is the content of the open threads. I have no suggestions on how to alleviate this.
Personally, I find pull-ups, push-ups and squats working fine for me so far. OK, you do need a bar for pull-ups.
Kids playgrounds work for that.
I've found that preference to be common in Parkour communities, which might be another place to look.
You're going to want Building the Gymnastic Body, by the former gymnastics coach of the US national team IIRC. Keep in mind that to advance past a certain stage you will need to start weighting your dips and chin ups. But this can be accomplished in a variety of ways at home. A chin up bar and rings can be had for under $100, assuming you have a good spot for them.
The reviews on amazon make this book sound terrible. Apparently it references several other books that aren't even published and probably won't be?
I also found the style somewhat grating. But I think overall the progression that he lays out, that is actually used for his athletes, is pretty worthwhile. The issue is that resources like these:
http://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/faq http://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/basic_exercises
tell you how to progress on lots of individual exercises but don't give you much info on how to create an actual program. Most newbies benefit a lot more from a lack of ambiguity and choice at the beginning. "Just do x, and know you'll improve", is highly motivating when you don't have enough background knowledge to differentiate lots of competing claims.
The overcoming gravity program also seems good as an alternative. Both that and Building the Gymnastic Body are...acquirable for review without outlay.
There's a phrase I need to add to my lexicon. Thanks!
The only person on lesswrong who plausibly knows more about general fitness than RomeoStevens is wedrifid. I'd trust his recommendation. Or you could ask the experts at r/bodyweightfitness.
Have you checked out r/bodyweightfitness?